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dinergirl84's avatar
4 months ago

Remote Control will not work!

I have 2 brand new simple remotes, brand new batteries, but I can’t get the remotes to control the Roku. The remote lights up using my cell phone camera so I know the batteries are good. I can’t use the app because I got a new internet provider and need to connect to the new wifi. Please help me! I’ve tried everything! 

3 Replies

  • Did you ever get any help? I'm having the same issue!!

    • RokuRiamie-D's avatar
      RokuRiamie-D
      Community Moderator

      Welcome 228 and dinergirl84,

      Thanks for letting us know that your remote control won't work with your Roku. We would like to take a closer look into this issue.

      Please provide us with the following:

      • Model of your Roku device or TV
      • Make and model your remote control
      • Is this your first time pairing your remote with your Roku device?

      We look forward to your response.

      Cheers,
      Roku Community Team

  • What model of Roku do you have?  Stick models will not work with simple remotes.

    Also, an easy way to get a Roku, and everything else, moved over to a new internet provider is to use the same SSID and password at the new router.  Then devices will just reconnect as if nothing happened.